Kunming City Centre Travel Guide
Kunming
Visit Kunming City Centre
Popular places to visit
Green Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Yunnan University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Yunnan University during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Kunming Zoo
More than 50 species of animals are on display at this zoo, but the star attractions are the pretty plantings of cherry and plum trees on the slopes of Yuantong Hill.
Yuantong Buddhist Temple
Yuantong Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Kunming, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Stone Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Lake Dian
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Private day tour in Kunming to Stone forest and cuihu lake with lunch
Private Day Tour to Red Land in Dongchuan from Kunming
5-Day Private Yunnan Discovery: Kunming, Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang
Top hotels in Kunming City Centre
Grand Hyatt Kunming
Excellent room. All shades are automatic. Beautiful room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
I stayed in a suite room at Holiday Inn Kunming and had a great experience. The room was spacious and very clean, with two bathrooms—one in the living room and one in the bedroom. There’s a dedicated workspace in the living area, which is perfect for business travelers. The bed was comfortable, and ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sofitel Kunming
Nice hotel and friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre by IHG
Not applicable
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Old Street )
Nostalgia is one of the best hotels we stay in China for the last 3 weeks that we have been travelling in China. Our family room was clean and has a mini bar with drinks and yogurts that were free, The hotel has thoughfully included items that are free to offer to guests from arrival with afternoon ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025
JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group
房间太小了 健身房很棒
Reviewed on 12 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kunming City Centre
Xiao Ximen
Xiao Ximen is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Green Lake Park and West Pagoda are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Luosiwan International Trade Area
Travellers enjoy Luosiwan International Trade Area for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out West Pagoda while you're in the area.
Panlong
Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yunnan Railway Museum and Kunming Botanical Garden.
Wuhua District
If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.
Xishan District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Dian or Kunming Sports Training Base.
Guandu
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.
